Job Description

Deputy Electrical Manager – Utility Scale Solar - DIDO and FIFO considered

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Location: Muswellbrook

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Salary: $150-180k + super, $20k car allowance, 10% site allowance ($203-239,600k package)

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Roster: 10/4 (DIDO and FIFO considered for the role)

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The Prospect We are seeking an experienced Deputy Electrical Manager to join a major utility-scale solar project. This is a senior leadership role overseeing electrical engineering, construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities across the project.

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You will lead electrical engineers, supervisors, technicians and subcontractors, ensuring electrical works are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the required quality standards.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead and oversee electrical engineering and site activities across the project.
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- Manage electrical installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
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- Lead and support Electrical Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians and subcontractors.
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- Review electrical drawings, specifications, method statements and technical documentation.
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- Coordinate electrical works with project teams, consultants, suppliers and other disciplines.
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- Monitor programme, budgets, resources and overall electrical project delivery.
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- Identify technical issues and drive practical solutions and corrective actions.
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- Support procurement through technical review of electrical equipment and materials.
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- Oversee quality inspections, testing and project documentation.
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- Prepare progress and technical reports for project leadership.
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- Ensure strong HSE, quality and compliance standards across all electrical activities.
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About You

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- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
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- 7–12 years' experience across electrical engineering, construction or project delivery.
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- 3–5+ years' experience in a supervisory or management position.
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- Proven experience managing electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
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- Experience across solar, renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial or major construction projects highly regarded.
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- Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and engineering practices.
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- Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
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- Strong leadership, planning, coordination and decision-making skills.
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- Experience managing resources, contractors and project priorities.
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- Strong understanding of HSE and quality requirements.
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What's on Offer

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- Senior electrical leadership role on a major renewable energy project.
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- Responsibility across engineering, construction and commissioning.
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- Opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary electrical team.
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- Excellent exposure to a major utility-scale solar project and Australia's growing renewable energy sector.
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📌 Deputy Electrical Manager (Muswellbrook)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 Muswellbrook